Food and Nutrition

The centre will provide all food for the children.  The meals provided reflect the guidelines of the Canada Food Guide.

Daily menus are posted in the centre and are developed to provide nutritional meals and snacks.   Please check a typical four-weeks-menu on line.

Children are encouraged to try a variety of foods and are given ample time to eat.  We provide whole grain food, fruits and vegetables.  We limit the use of sugar, salt and spices in the children's food.  Children who have food allergies or who are restricted to diets will receive a menu designed to accommodate their needs. We will discuss with you the dietary needs of your child. If we cannot accommodate your child’s needs we will advise you and we will seek alternatives to provide your child’s food.

Child Abuse Reporting Policy

In Ontario it is the Law that anyone dealing with children in a professional relationship who suspects a child has been abused whether suggested by the child's physical condition or from something the child says, is obligated to call the Children's Aid for advise and then to follow that advise.

The Centre does not investigate or Lay blame. It simply reports and follows the Agency's directions.

Similarly, if a parent, staff or other person accuses a staff member of abuse it is the duty of the Centre to report the accusation to the Children’s Aid Society and follows the direction given.

The role of the Society's is to protect children. Most reports to them are followed up if they believe there is substance to them. The Centre may not under the Labour Law dismiss a staff member on the basis of an accusation.  Abuse would have to be proven through an investigation by the Children's Aid Society.

Absence and Illness Policy

Absence Policy:

If your child will not be attending we request that you call the centre by 9:00 a.m. to let us know. This will assist us in our daily plans. If you and your child will be arriving later than 9:00 a.m. we also request that you call.

THERE IS NO REFUND OFFERED FOR ABSENCE.

Illness Policy:
The fee for your scheduled day holds even if your child is ill, as we are holding a reserved space for your child on that given day.

The policy of the Centre states that a child must not attend when he/she is unable to take part in a program or is likely to be infectious to other. The centre supervisor or other designated teacher has the absolute right to refuse a child from the centre for endangering either his/her wellbeing and that; of other Mini Mania staff will check each child before the parents leave them at school for the day, and before the child is allowed to interact with others. If any suspected illness is detected, the child will not be accepted for the day.
Occasionally children become ill during the day and it may be necessary to contact you. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep your work number and emergency contacts up to date at the centre.

You will be asked to pick up your child if:

• He/she is running a temperature
• Has diarrhoea (up to three times)
•  Has a rash (unknown)
• Appears fatigued and has poor skin colour
• Has discharge from eyes or ears
• Has any other symptoms that may indicate a communicable condition
• Is not behaving./playing as usual (i.e. not themselves)

Please be aware that there are only 3 refundable sick days in one year (Sept. - Aug).  If your child becomes ill throughout the day and they are sent home there will be no refund offered for that day,